Anything welding

Classes are always good !!

 

I know this isn't a miller but it is the same welder we have and it has no problem with anything I have thrown at it. I've done some body work, some turbo exhaust work and some pretty large farm equipment repairs with it. and its 10% and free shipping right now. thought I'd throw it out here for anyone looking for a back up or just a cheap 250 amp to play around with (60% duty cycle at 250 amps too; I haven't ran into an issue on that end haha)
http://www.eastwood.com/mig-250.html

 

just make sure your gloves are dry, and typically you clamp your electrical closest to the weld area. You dont want to be the shortest connection

 

I want to weld something

 

Can you can service for your Eastwood welder where you are ??

As in tech support and parts ??

If you lived closer I would put you to work !!

 

parts like tips? yeah they take the tweco tips I believe... not sure what other parts there would be like the gun and liner and such, I'm not sure if its pretty stardard or what but eastwood is big company (or atleast they carry a lot of products and I think they sponser some DIY garage shows too and have their own youtube channel and stuff for their products and how to's) so if it came down to it I guess if you couldn't find somethin local you could always just order it.


I assume you are talking to me on all accounts so to address your last statement, unless you were looking for someone to find good deals on stuff, you might wanna look at my welding abilities before you offer me a job haha. its not horrible but it aint porn for sure

 

anyone have one of these?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lincoln-Electric-Propane-Torch-Kit-KH839/205380142

 

No I meant like a circuit board or maybe a new wire drive motor

not consumables

 

oh I dunno about circuit boards all I see on the website is replacement torches and drive rollers (gas hoses and regulators but I assume those are pretty universal)

 

I took a intro MIG welding class today

Pretty fun! got to practice laying a few beads on some plate, butt welding plate, and welding a t-joint with some square tube. SICK!

Just need some gas and my home setup will be ready to go!

 

It's always nice finishing your welding project with gas to spare! I hate giving it away free, but also don't like running out with daylight left.

 

I have had cylinders go for days with the pressure gauge on zero

 

Yep, you got enough for a couple more projects. Use it all!

 

Hey guys, I want to start welding, but not sure where to start. Do you guys recommend a good setup under $500? Don't mind if the stuff is used. I want to weld square tube and maybe do some light fabbing on the truck. My friend wants me to help him build frames for coffee tables to sell. I know nothing about welding right now, so a good beginners guide would be nice if you have recommendations.

 

My first and only welder is a Lincoln 175hd I got off Craigslist. Watched some videos and everything that was metal around the house was welded together. Now I can put down some decent beads. That was 10 years ago

My first welds looked like a chicken shit out metal

 

I'll freely admit that if you want to weld, just buy a welder and weld. I don't necessarily believe that organized schooling is needed to weld. It takes practice!

You have the advantage of the entire internet to help you weld. Take pictures and submit them for review. My generation did not have the instant grading of our welds like today.

Once you have learned to recognize a quality weld, make your welds look like that. There is a correlation that a good looking weld is USUALLY a strong weld. Again, practice.

If I was to start out, I would go and pick up a a Hobart Handler 140. This welder will weld 95% of any steel project you can think of. Its a great value.

I wouldn't even waste my time looking for used MIG welding unit. They are either overs seas crap or machines that are too big to really be useful. Buy the machine you want. They truly are a lifetime purchase. Its not a lot of money when you consider that you will have it for 40 years. How many cordless drills have you gone thru?

The last deal that I saw was on this site, right here, even that machine was on the big side and would be too much machine for home welder.

 

Weldingtipsandtricks on YouTube. I've watched prolly a hundred or more hours and it's how I learned. I'm still learning every time I weld. Just got a a/c d/c tig machine and am learning that process now. Mig is a hundred times easier.
Like was said good time is the only way to get better.
You will get out what u put in

 

I gotta admit my ideas of self taught welders are from long before the internet so I can accept I am no doubt biased in that area .

Most I interviewed were unable to pass a simple weld test

I will second the choice to buy new for your first welder as used ones tend to be pretty trashed.

Hobart would be my Choice .

 

I just finished putting my welder set up together. I'm my research for how to learn and weather to buy new or used I found mainly:

- Its worth taking a class to get you started
- Buy the biggest machine you can afford

I watched tons of youtube video's from welding tips and tricks as well as others. But going to a 3 hour class really put it all into perspective. I'd take a class if thats possible for you. If not have someone that knows how to weld give you an intro and lay down a couple beads with you.

Edit:

I'd also advice to get all the safety gear you can. I got a respirator on top of everything. These things are pretty nasty for your body!

 

how did you find the class? Like type "welding class (city)" and go with something that's legit looking? How much do the classes usually cost?

Would it be safe to say that MIG is easier to learn? I'm guessing if I wanted to weld a plate bumper that MIG would be enough? Sorry for all the questions!